Question

spanish explorer 1st to explore georgia

Answer 1

The first Spanish explorer known to have explored the area that is now Georgia was Hernando de Soto. He led an expedition through the southeastern United States from 1539 to 1542. De Soto and his expedition traveled through various regions, including present-day Georgia, in search of gold and other riches. His exploration is significant as it marked the first European contact with the Indigenous peoples of the region.